in's

my father's

hungry to see what this new life has in store. The takeover of "Eclipse Group" is set for tomorrow, coinciding with their anniversary celebration.

e a museum than a home. I wander through the halls, my mind racing. The cultivation methods I've inherited from the ring are sti

he knowledge flooding my mind, it's essential for unlocking my potential. When I ask Lydi

there to

cense. Shelves line the walls, packed with jars and boxes labeled in elegant script.

ck, a gnarled, dark root wrapped in delicate paper. A

any Soulroot in stock?"

d my stoma

younger sister. They don't notice me at

glancing at me. "The last one has al

d her eyes widen in recognition. "You," sh

though my fists clench at

e you doing here, Kelvin? Shouldn't you be licking your wounds so

sound. "Look at him. He probably can't eve

ting from foot to foot. "Ma'am, if

ieve for a second that he can afford it." She points at me, her finger trembling with

. This isn't worth it. But the way she looks at me like I'

y, placing the Soulr

ith what money? Your

slide it across the counter. The clerk's eyes wi

e Card," she stammers. "I've ne

ecovers. "It's fake. It has to be. There's

, this card is... it's real. It's one of the most exclusive car

ster stares at me, her earlier

tters, her voice shaking. "

ow but firm. "Believe what you

r. "What are you talking about? That's impossible. He's just

s one of those people. Look at h

Yeah, he probably found that card on the street. Or may

expression apologetic but firm. "Sir, I'm sorry, but I can't process t

," I say, my voice calm

ound. "Oh, please. Stop pretending, K

ng at the screen. "There's no

g my focus on the cl

. "Sir, if this card is declined,

at, my tone leaving n